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is a little empty at mcpherson square and freedom plaza after a confrontation saturday. at least 12 protesters were arrested. >> congratulations to the new york giants as they celebrate the super bowl victory over the new england patriots. eli manning engineer the team come back over tom brady and the patriots and the giants went 21- 17. >> that has to be a great feeling. not many quarterbacks can do that twice. 6:55 so let's get a last look at traffic and weather every 10 minutes. >> i-95 between richmond and baltimore, everyone is a winner but there is volume. we'll go live to 66 traffic and newschopper7 to show was the slowdown eastbound out of manassas and centreville before and after route 50. >> two years ago today, we already had 1 foot of snow on the ground. it is called out there and we have a thick frost but we will warm up nicely today, 20 now into the low 50's this section and sunny tomorrow with upper 50's and by wednesday maybe a light wintry mix. we will cool down by the end of the week and we will be closer to 40. >> we can handle the snow but let's sprea
is a little empty at mcpherson square and freedom plaza after a confrontation saturday. at least 12 protesters were arrested. >> congratulations to the new york giants as they celebrate the super bowl victory over the new england patriots. eli manning engineer the team come back over tom brady and the patriots and the giants went 21- 17. >> that has to be a great feeling. not many quarterbacks can do that twice. 6:55 so let's get a last look at traffic and weather every 10 minutes....
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mcpherson also served as president johnson's chief speechwriter from 1966 to 1969. in 1968, he worked on one of the major addresses of johnson's presidency, when he announced an end to the bombing of north vietnam. and as the president discussed with mcpherson, he had a late addition to the speech-- the stunning announcement that he would not seek another term in office. >> i've been working on it for almost three months. i said i think it's okay, mr. president. he said, "i have an ending that i've added." i said, "i've heard that." he said, "do you know what's in it?" i said, i think so." "what do you think about that?" i said, "i'm very sorry, mr. president. he said, thank you, partner. i'll see you." >> sreenivasan: mcpherson went on to spend the rest of his career as a lawyer and lobbyist in washington. he was 82 years old. those are some of the day's major stories. now, back to judy. >> woodruff: and to iran's new willingness to resume negotiations with the west. ray suarez has our story. >> suarez: past negotiations over iran's nuclear program have been stalle
mcpherson also served as president johnson's chief speechwriter from 1966 to 1969. in 1968, he worked on one of the major addresses of johnson's presidency, when he announced an end to the bombing of north vietnam. and as the president discussed with mcpherson, he had a late addition to the speech-- the stunning announcement that he would not seek another term in office. >> i've been working on it for almost three months. i said i think it's okay, mr. president. he said, "i have an...
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here's a live picture of mcpherson square of the protests from a camera at henderson legal services. the park service issued a no camping order last week and a judge upheld it as long as officers do not close the park and evict protesters who are not sleeping, but so far park police have given no indications when they might do that. you can watch developments from the mcpherson square camera any time you like on our website www.wusa9.com, though it appears to be a tad dark there now. >>> well, tomorrow nevada voters will caucus and make their pick for the republican presidential nomination and the latest polling numbers show mitt romney is way up in the numbers and he may be about to rack up another big victory. romney has a 20 point lead over newt gingrich in those polls. the two front runners spent the day campaigning about jobs and the economy, but they had different targets. romney was criticizing president obama's job creating policies while gingrich focused on the former massachusetts governor. >> if you're a genuine conservative, first of all, you don't say that you don't care
here's a live picture of mcpherson square of the protests from a camera at henderson legal services. the park service issued a no camping order last week and a judge upheld it as long as officers do not close the park and evict protesters who are not sleeping, but so far park police have given no indications when they might do that. you can watch developments from the mcpherson square camera any time you like on our website www.wusa9.com, though it appears to be a tad dark there now....
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protesters are still occupying mcpherson square. just yesterday evening a man walked on to the camp and started to take down the tarp and that was hanging from the statue of james mcpherson. it caused a major commotion with the occupiers. >> the -- police are -- and park services have been too inept to do anything about it. >> he's not a cop. mind your business. leave us alone. leave us alone. leave us alone. >> get your head off me. >> reporter: without question the camp is an attention getter. folks seeing it the first time are moved to take pictures of it while others have either gotten used to it or grown tired of looking at it. >> it is -- useless. it is destructive and disturbing traffic and everything else. i think it is time to move on and find a different way to get support. >> it makes me sad because they redid the park last year and it was so beautiful. now it is muddy and gross. i hope they can clean it up and make it look nice again. >> reporter: but there are still many people who support what the camp and the occupy m
protesters are still occupying mcpherson square. just yesterday evening a man walked on to the camp and started to take down the tarp and that was hanging from the statue of james mcpherson. it caused a major commotion with the occupiers. >> the -- police are -- and park services have been too inept to do anything about it. >> he's not a cop. mind your business. leave us alone. leave us alone. leave us alone. >> get your head off me. >> reporter: without question the...
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we have been covering the park police moving in on the occupiers at mcpherson square. they have removed the tarp in the area and starting to remove structures for sleeping which is against park service law in the district and we're waiting to hear from a spokes person from the u.s. parks services at the top of the hour. >> as soon as they get set, we have two reporters on ground and they've been moving around talk to go lawyers there and protesters there and trying to see what it's like as they try to go through some of the tents and we have another reporter on the other side of the park and he had a chance to get a really up close look at when they took down the big tarp from over the statue and brought it into the street and kay street and they started to fold it up and the word is that may end up in the smithsonian. >> exactly. in the beginning, this is a live shot. we thank henderson legal services for the shot there. in the early hours they weren't sure what was going on. we were tweeting of being weary of the police coming and then they showed up in riot gear to
we have been covering the park police moving in on the occupiers at mcpherson square. they have removed the tarp in the area and starting to remove structures for sleeping which is against park service law in the district and we're waiting to hear from a spokes person from the u.s. parks services at the top of the hour. >> as soon as they get set, we have two reporters on ground and they've been moving around talk to go lawyers there and protesters there and trying to see what it's like...
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how many of you suspected that jim mcpherson was going to nominate david faragate. one vote. >> how much do you think the efforts assisted faragate's activity in new orleans? >> that was an important factor. originally the confederates had created what they called a river defense fleet down in new orleans, the 14 vessels, which could have given him a lot of trouble. they were called up river, six of them were sent up river. i think ultimately this was a decision by confederate secretary of the navy and then endorsed by jefferson davis so those six vessels had been sent up to contest the union fleet's effort to capture island number t ten. this was in late march. that lessened the opposition to faragate. another example of what lincoln was trying to get his commanders to do was to move simultaneously against con ffederate defenses thin out those defenses rather than just one at a time. and so clearly i think simultaneous advance by the upper river fleet union fleet and especially island number ten was of material aid to farages ever. >> i was struck by the similarity
how many of you suspected that jim mcpherson was going to nominate david faragate. one vote. >> how much do you think the efforts assisted faragate's activity in new orleans? >> that was an important factor. originally the confederates had created what they called a river defense fleet down in new orleans, the 14 vessels, which could have given him a lot of trouble. they were called up river, six of them were sent up river. i think ultimately this was a decision by confederate...
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please. >> my question is for professor mcpherson and it deals with the issue of contingency that they have talked about. if i remember correctly in the book "battle cry of freedom" you maintained pretty much the traditional view, my view and the view most people i know, that gettysburg and vicksburg combined were the turning point. since then you've had a book you put out on antietam. is it still your position pretty much the turning point took place at gettysburg and vicksburg or have your views evolved since then? >> i think i identified what i called four major turning points in the civil war, and i think i would stick with that. the first one was actually a turning point from what looked like inevitable union victory in the spring of 1862 with all of the union successes in the western theater and along the south atlantic coast. with mclellan's army of the potomac, 100,000 strong looking like any day here at the beginning of june they were going to march into richmond. could the confederacy have survived this succession of defeats climaxed by the capture of their capital. but of co
please. >> my question is for professor mcpherson and it deals with the issue of contingency that they have talked about. if i remember correctly in the book "battle cry of freedom" you maintained pretty much the traditional view, my view and the view most people i know, that gettysburg and vicksburg combined were the turning point. since then you've had a book you put out on antietam. is it still your position pretty much the turning point took place at gettysburg and vicksburg...
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how many of you suspected that jim mcpherson was going to nominate david farragut? we got one vote. >> how much do you think the efforts of the carondolet at new madron assisted farragut's activities in new orleans? by pulling some of the confederate forces up? >> that was an important faq torment because originally the confederates had created what they called a river defense fleet down in new orleans, 14 vessels, which could have given farragut a lot of trouble. but they were called up river, six of them were center up river. i think ultimately this was a decision by confederate secretary of the navy steven mallory and then endorsed by jefferson davis. so those six vessels had been sent up to contest the union fleet's effort to capture island number 10 near new madrid, missouri. this is in late march. that lessened the opposition to farragut at the fleet below. so it's another example, i think, of what lincoln was trying to get all his commander toss do was to move time up tapiously against confederate defenses so they would have to thin out those defenses rather
how many of you suspected that jim mcpherson was going to nominate david farragut? we got one vote. >> how much do you think the efforts of the carondolet at new madron assisted farragut's activities in new orleans? by pulling some of the confederate forces up? >> that was an important faq torment because originally the confederates had created what they called a river defense fleet down in new orleans, 14 vessels, which could have given farragut a lot of trouble. but they were...
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the blue tarp is draped over the statue of civil war hero general james mcpherson down at mcpherson square. police broke up a fight between -- when protesters confronted the man who tried to take it down. u.s. park police will decide whether the tent can stay up. >>> a heads up for metro riders this morning. right now the south entrance to the dupont circle station is closed. the transit agency closed the 19th street entrance overnight so crews can begin replacing the escalators. those escalators are some of the longest and least reliable in the system. work is expected to last through october. in the meantime, riders will have to use the north entrance near q street. >>> in the day ahead, the man arrested for the murder of an alexandria community activist will be in court. police arrested 49-year-old lynnwood johnson for the murder of lenny harris. police say johnson confessed to the murder and that he knew harris. they say robbery was the motive. police got a break in the case when an anonymous tipster led officers to harris' body at the bottom of a well in prince george's county. harris
the blue tarp is draped over the statue of civil war hero general james mcpherson down at mcpherson square. police broke up a fight between -- when protesters confronted the man who tried to take it down. u.s. park police will decide whether the tent can stay up. >>> a heads up for metro riders this morning. right now the south entrance to the dupont circle station is closed. the transit agency closed the 19th street entrance overnight so crews can begin replacing the escalators. those...
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if this comes after a weekend sweep of mcpherson square. >> we in the midst of the occupy and camden in freedom plaza and you can see the tents are still here but many of them are open so park police can look inside. as you said, this has been a confrontational weekend. it is quiet here now. protesters say they will be back. occupy d.c. at freedom plaza. largely unoccupied sunday night. >> i think some people are getting the message. >> only a handful protestors and perhaps a dozen park police. >> we will give the opportunity for people to leave that section. >> inspecting and making sure no one is camping. >> this is not an eviction. our main goal is to ensure health and safety occurred >> a far cry from saturday's violent confrontation in mcpherson square. >> i know one person that got a bad club to the arm. >> one officer was struck in the face with a flying brick a dozen protesters are restive. >> being in our nation's capital, i think it is important that we maintain a physical presence. >> is this making a difference? some visitors see more mass than message. >> when it becomes
if this comes after a weekend sweep of mcpherson square. >> we in the midst of the occupy and camden in freedom plaza and you can see the tents are still here but many of them are open so park police can look inside. as you said, this has been a confrontational weekend. it is quiet here now. protesters say they will be back. occupy d.c. at freedom plaza. largely unoccupied sunday night. >> i think some people are getting the message. >> only a handful protestors and perhaps a...
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. >>> occupy protesters in mcpherson square can claim a small court victory. a federal judge ruled the government must notify the protesters if it plans to shut down their camp at mcpherson square. the judge also said the protesters must also be given the opportunity to appeal any eviction plans. the group had been given a deadline to pick up their camping gear and be gone by noon yesterday but they never moved out and the cops never moved in. >>> maryland governor martin o'malley took his support for same-sex marriage to the state assembly. >> the question now is will it have any effect on the prince george's county lawmakers who are at the epicenter of this debate sharply defining maryland. scott broom has more on the emotional events. >> reporter: as this debate unfolds in annapolis again this year, all eyes are on powerful african-american church leaders in prince george's county. >> marriage should be defined between what? >> one man and one woman. >> there you go. >> reporter: african-american church leaders back again doing battle at an anti-gay marriag
. >>> occupy protesters in mcpherson square can claim a small court victory. a federal judge ruled the government must notify the protesters if it plans to shut down their camp at mcpherson square. the judge also said the protesters must also be given the opportunity to appeal any eviction plans. the group had been given a deadline to pick up their camping gear and be gone by noon yesterday but they never moved out and the cops never moved in. >>> maryland governor martin...
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and oakland this might be surprising to you but every time i've gone down to either freedom plaza or mcpherson square there's a very diplomatic relationship between police and the campers they work together they're peaceful but what we saw here in the video that we just were showing that you shot that was very very different from you know what we've been seeing here in washington i've been experiencing these acts same thing over the last couple of months and even early on saturday cops were being talkative to the crowd they were joking we thing was kind of just nice and then a few hours later there was kind of this like all to monta moment where something bad happened in all of a sudden it everything bad started happening from there because then within a matter of minutes it just came through earlier in the day the reports that there was a police injury i haven't really seen what happened or who it happened to or if it even happened but that's that's what we heard on the scene and minutes later things just started going nuts and we've heard that between four and eleven people were arrested dow
and oakland this might be surprising to you but every time i've gone down to either freedom plaza or mcpherson square there's a very diplomatic relationship between police and the campers they work together they're peaceful but what we saw here in the video that we just were showing that you shot that was very very different from you know what we've been seeing here in washington i've been experiencing these acts same thing over the last couple of months and even early on saturday cops were...
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and i got away with it. >> and with jim mcpherson on my other flank today, i'm likely to get out alive. it is always a thrill to do anything with the museum of the confederacy, i owe the book race and reunion in part to the fantastic collection of the museum of the confederacy. there is no better place to study the memorial, period of the confederacy than in those collections. and in those years i was doing that research, john and ruth ann even used to let me in early. doesn't get any better than that. i was seldom whipped by my old master. and suffered little from anything else than hunger and cold. he would be whipped mercilessly by two subsequent masters. i suffered much from hunger but much more everywhere cold. and hot as summer and coldest winter, i was kept almost naked. no shoes, no stockings, no jacket, no trousers, nothing on but a coarse towel linen shirt reaching only to my knees. i had no bed. i must have perished with cold. but that the -- but that the coldest nights, i used to steal a bag which was used for carrying corn to the mill. i would call into this bag and there
and i got away with it. >> and with jim mcpherson on my other flank today, i'm likely to get out alive. it is always a thrill to do anything with the museum of the confederacy, i owe the book race and reunion in part to the fantastic collection of the museum of the confederacy. there is no better place to study the memorial, period of the confederacy than in those collections. and in those years i was doing that research, john and ruth ann even used to let me in early. doesn't get any...
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a tent built over the statue of general james mcpherson. as fox 5's paul wagner explains, police want it down, occupiers want it up. and two people that have nothing to do with either sides tried to take matters into their own hands. >> just before noon, this man walked up to the tent and tried to tear it down. >> i was trying to take it down so i could see it. they can put it back, but they claim it's free speech to cover it up. i figure it's free speech to take it down. >> paul works in the neighborhood as an elevator contractor and sick of the occupy movement devouring the square. >> you have seen this park six months ago, it was beautiful. we had brand-new sod put down on the lawn. it was green. it was beautiful. and i ate lunch here frequently during the week. now look at it. >> as he shared his views, u.s. park police stood nearby in case the confrontation escalated further. he was not alone. and at 3:30, this man began approaching reporters to say he was a taxpayer and he had enough of the occupy movement as well. he identified himse
a tent built over the statue of general james mcpherson. as fox 5's paul wagner explains, police want it down, occupiers want it up. and two people that have nothing to do with either sides tried to take matters into their own hands. >> just before noon, this man walked up to the tent and tried to tear it down. >> i was trying to take it down so i could see it. they can put it back, but they claim it's free speech to cover it up. i figure it's free speech to take it down. >>...
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park police will make sure that no one's camping out at mcpherson square and freedom plaza. in d.c. i'm shammari stone, news 4. >>> they say what happens in vegas stays in vegas. and the presidential hopes of newt gingrich ron paul, and rick santorum may very well stay in nevada after mitt romney's second decisive victory in a row. romney's win in nevada makes him the nominee, according to virginia governor bob mcdonnell and it's now a matter of when, not if. gingrich has vowed to stay in the race and will try to create new life in washington this week when the conservative political action conference comes to town. his goal will be to raise enough money over the next few weeks to stay in the race till super tuesday, when ten states hold primaries and caucuses on march 6th. of course, virginia is already a lost cause for gingrich after he failed to meet the minimum number of signatures required to get on the ballot here. voters here will only have a choice between romney and paul as romney tries to move closer to the 1,144 necessary delegates. >>> and still ahead tonight, a plane cr
park police will make sure that no one's camping out at mcpherson square and freedom plaza. in d.c. i'm shammari stone, news 4. >>> they say what happens in vegas stays in vegas. and the presidential hopes of newt gingrich ron paul, and rick santorum may very well stay in nevada after mitt romney's second decisive victory in a row. romney's win in nevada makes him the nominee, according to virginia governor bob mcdonnell and it's now a matter of when, not if. gingrich has vowed to stay...
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, occupiers who said they'll follow the rules have been told they're going to be allowed to stay in mcpherson square as long as they follow the rules, like i said. but in a press conference they showed that that doesn't mean they're going to stay quiet. >> it's not an eviction, and-- they've done a great deal of cooperation from the folks in the park. >> reporter: cooperation was not always guaranteed. when the park police rode in on horseback and on foot before dawn today, there was some confusion and shouting about first amendment rights being violated and the officers calmly explained since camping is illegal in the park, as long as a tent has one side open and doesn't have bedding material inside like a sleeping bag, then the occupiers, demonstrators will be allowed to stay and the demonstrators and occupiers were mostly diplomatic and even saw some shaking hands at one point. >> so the rules are the rules, if they follow the rules, it sounds like they get to do what they want to do. what about next? what will happen to the movement and to the area? >> well, too soon to tell, but right no
, occupiers who said they'll follow the rules have been told they're going to be allowed to stay in mcpherson square as long as they follow the rules, like i said. but in a press conference they showed that that doesn't mean they're going to stay quiet. >> it's not an eviction, and-- they've done a great deal of cooperation from the folks in the park. >> reporter: cooperation was not always guaranteed. when the park police rode in on horseback and on foot before dawn today, there...
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the tarp is draped over the statue of general james mcpherson. police broke up the fight when protesters confronted the man who tried to take it down. the man says he is fed up with the demonstrators defacing the area, he says. the u.s. park police will decide whether the tent can stay up. >>> police are warning people in one fairfax county neighborhood about an attempted sex assault. on sunday night, police say a man attacked a woman while she walked along the 4100 block of elmwood street in chantilly sunday now. they -- sunday night. they say the man had a gun but the woman got away. police walked the neighborhood, knocking on doors, telling residents about the attack. they passed out flyers with information hoping someone who saw something will come forward. the woman was not hurt and did not need medical attention. >>> the man arrested for the murder of an alexandria community activist will be in court today. police arrested 49-year-old lynnwood johnson for the murder of lenny harris. police say johnson confessed to the murder and was an acqu
the tarp is draped over the statue of general james mcpherson. police broke up the fight when protesters confronted the man who tried to take it down. the man says he is fed up with the demonstrators defacing the area, he says. the u.s. park police will decide whether the tent can stay up. >>> police are warning people in one fairfax county neighborhood about an attempted sex assault. on sunday night, police say a man attacked a woman while she walked along the 4100 block of elmwood...
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and can't let it mcpherson square on saturday just before noon dozens of officers in riot gear on horseback and hazmat suits moved into the camp and disassembled and trash tents that they said were not in compliance with park rules nearly a dozen occupiers were arrested in saturday's tense raid most of across from police barriers although there was a report that one man was arrested for throwing a brick at a police officer while the police claim that the weekend's events were not and eviction and did leave some tense behind it. clear that occupy d.c. is apparently. clear paranoia shell of the vibrant community used to be a similar police raid was conducted on the sister occupation and freedom plaza on sunday but little confrontation and few were tense or so where is the occupation of the nation's capital stand now after the crackdown here to give us their insights are tucker journalist fightback dot org and robert stevens the second participant with occupy d.c. and welcome to both thank you so much thanks for joining us great to be here pete what happened in for mcpherson square as we can w
and can't let it mcpherson square on saturday just before noon dozens of officers in riot gear on horseback and hazmat suits moved into the camp and disassembled and trash tents that they said were not in compliance with park rules nearly a dozen occupiers were arrested in saturday's tense raid most of across from police barriers although there was a report that one man was arrested for throwing a brick at a police officer while the police claim that the weekend's events were not and eviction...
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park police showed up to make sure demonstrators complied with the snow camping at mcpherson square. the protests are able to pin continue but the camping however cannot. >> and occupy oakland, this similar protest turned destructive what demonstrators have planned for tomorrow. >> occupy oakland is planning on hitting the streets in response to what they call police brutality to the big question is what is in store for tomorrow. maureen kelly has more. >> occupy protestors are respected to start their day at 8:30 a.m. at this county courthouse they plan to pack the court rooms to show their support for protestors that have been arrested. and then, at noon, there will be at franco " plaza protest and what happened on the january 28th. with 400 arrests after these police crashes. >> they want to express this anchor and make it clear that we're not going to stand for that. >> they are expected to march from frank ogawa plaza to the court house starting at 1:00 p.m. they say that these days the events will be non-violent. oakland police is expected a large crowd and mutual aid forces wi
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this is mcpherson square. police were not there to evict protesters but to check the they wanted to comply with the no camping law. the request to live in a public park is not part of the first amendment. >> also, the possible between israel and iran and they say time is running out for the country to develop foreign nuclear-weapons. both are pushing for sanctions against. >> this is 48 anti-ward development grassroots daniel belzberg. who did the comic con paper stood 1971 that called on the president and military forced. >> put the negotiations back on the paper. and the idea is atrocious. >>vicki: the conflict is already going to increase their already present a anti-american sentiment. >> a special education student has been a arrested had gross amoun rosa's amou-rosemont eleml sexual fowl play has been no- sal sexual foul play. has been believed to have take place. >> this young man crushed after 7 lbs. of marijuana found in his car. >> in the embarcadero, after midnight the man was going to buy pylon. he
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. >> it is a much different scene at mcpherson square as they enforce the ban. crews are cleaning up what they left behind. protesters say it is not over. they are regrouping and vowing to keep the movement alive. what happened at the end of the police chase last week in d.c. has some drivers crying foul. >> they were using cars as a roadblock. they told one driver and had no choice. mark is live with more from this story. >> leon, it sounds crazy but that is what happened. it started thursday evening in rush hour in prince george's county and it ended here on florida avenue near capitol hill when police ordered capeople out of the cars and the driver came through and injuring six cars. but some of the drivers say they will sue the city. maryland state police tried to pull over the 48-year-old driver of this pickup truck suspected of drunk driving on the beltway. d.c. police joined the chase heading into the city. it stopped traffic carry this intersection ahead of the chase. michele's car was one of the ones hit by the driver. >> we were just pulled away. >> ac
. >> it is a much different scene at mcpherson square as they enforce the ban. crews are cleaning up what they left behind. protesters say it is not over. they are regrouping and vowing to keep the movement alive. what happened at the end of the police chase last week in d.c. has some drivers crying foul. >> they were using cars as a roadblock. they told one driver and had no choice. mark is live with more from this story. >> leon, it sounds crazy but that is what happened. it...
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protesters suffered a setback in efforts to stave off a potential crackdown at mcpherson square. the federal judge denied their request for an injunction to prevent u.s. park police from seizing their tents and evicting them from the camp. authorities began enforcing the camping ban at mcpherson square on monday and it also applies to freedom plaza. 5:34 is the time, 34 degrees in 08 >> . new details on the accused or did shooter. why the court martial for major nidal hassan has been delayed. -- the fort hood shooter. >> and details on metro station closures. >> texting traffic and weather every ten minutes. looking right now at 395 >> i am from the national institutes of health clinical center in bethesda, maryland. america's research hospital. we would like to say -- good morning, washington. . >> that was energetic. 5:37 is the time. we begin with traffic and weather as we do every 10 minutes. >> always energetic on a friday morning. adam caskey has the forecast. >> a little cooler today. you have to be energetic to warm up outside. 28 in gaithersburg, 38 in the district. at t
protesters suffered a setback in efforts to stave off a potential crackdown at mcpherson square. the federal judge denied their request for an injunction to prevent u.s. park police from seizing their tents and evicting them from the camp. authorities began enforcing the camping ban at mcpherson square on monday and it also applies to freedom plaza. 5:34 is the time, 34 degrees in 08 >> . new details on the accused or did shooter. why the court martial for major nidal hassan has been...
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mcpherson. the very first tv ad from the president's re-election team attacks a couple of private citizens who have broken no laws and committed no crime that we are aware of. in three minutes see why their lawyer, a guy you may have heard of is now asking if the president has an enemies list. and have you noticed how it's costing more every day to fill up your car? we'll look at what is going on at the pump and the prices. a little girl gets the surprise of her life, here is a warning, grab the kleenex now. ♪ juice drink too watery? ♪ feel the power my young friend. mmm! [ male announcer ] for excellent fruit and veggie nutrition... v8 v-fusion, also refreshing plus tea. could've had a v8. oh, there's a prize, all right. [ male announcer ] inside every box of cheerios are those great-tting little o's made from carefully selected oats that can help lower cholester. is it a superhero? kinda. ♪ megyn: the president's first campaign ad of the 2012 election season, an ad that attacks so-called
mcpherson. the very first tv ad from the president's re-election team attacks a couple of private citizens who have broken no laws and committed no crime that we are aware of. in three minutes see why their lawyer, a guy you may have heard of is now asking if the president has an enemies list. and have you noticed how it's costing more every day to fill up your car? we'll look at what is going on at the pump and the prices. a little girl gets the surprise of her life, here is a warning, grab...
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significa que los manifestantes tendrá la oportunidad de hacer su desalojo anticipado, aquí se presentan en mcpherson plaza, después de recibir un ultimátum de desalojar ayer el mero día, los funcionarios no han dicho si va a sacar los activistas de las plazas, sin embargo el policía de parques, permitirá la policía si hay emergencias de salud, ya se halla leer ya se ha visto alerta de ratas en los alrededores de las manifestaciones. por otro lado el gobernador de maryland está levantando polvo con una propuesta que ha causado polémica, que si se aprueba abrir un costo más en la gasolina. >> reportera: el gobernador de maryland martín >> el impuesto subiría lentamente en un periodo de tres años, el primer año se incrementaría al 2%, equivalente a 6/100 más por galón, el segundo año subiría al 4% indicando 12/100 más por galón, y el tercer año al 6% o 18/100 más por galón, todo esto además de recargo fijo que por momentos se mantendría, la propuesta ya tienen a muchos opositores entre los residentes. >> más dinero y más dinero esto no es justo. >> reportera: con esta propues
significa que los manifestantes tendrá la oportunidad de hacer su desalojo anticipado, aquí se presentan en mcpherson plaza, después de recibir un ultimátum de desalojar ayer el mero día, los funcionarios no han dicho si va a sacar los activistas de las plazas, sin embargo el policía de parques, permitirá la policía si hay emergencias de salud, ya se halla leer ya se ha visto alerta de ratas en los alrededores de las manifestaciones. por otro lado el gobernador de maryland está...
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know, our special here on "american history tv," we expect them back with the third historian, james mcpherson at 12:40 p.m. live. we'll take your posts and tweets as well. up until then, we're going to take you to a portion of wednesday's ground breaking of the smithsonian museum. it will become the 19th smithsonian museum and expected to open in 2016. this is a portion of monday's event. [ horns ] [ applause ] >>> ladies and gentlemen, please welcome phylicia rashad. [ applause ] >> morning. it is indeed an honor and a privilege to welcome all of you here today for this groundbreaking ceremony of the smithsonian national museum of african-american history and culture. this is a milestone. this is a milestone movement, not only for the smithsonian, but for the united states. today, we took the first step in creating an iconic building that will house something too amazing and wonderful. a museum with the power to change heart and mind and ultimately the nation. and your being here today speaks to your support of this one spectacular effort. creating this museum has captured the attention of g
know, our special here on "american history tv," we expect them back with the third historian, james mcpherson at 12:40 p.m. live. we'll take your posts and tweets as well. up until then, we're going to take you to a portion of wednesday's ground breaking of the smithsonian museum. it will become the 19th smithsonian museum and expected to open in 2016. this is a portion of monday's event. [ horns ] [ applause ] >>> ladies and gentlemen, please welcome phylicia rashad. [...
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park police raided the occupy dc camp at mcpherson square. testimony resumes today in the trial man accused of killing a maryland state trooper. wesley brown killed at a foresthill applebee's restaurant where he worked as a security guard part-time. prosecutors say that cyril williams shot down in revenge for throwing him out of the bar. williams' lawyer says there's no evidence. >> jerry sandusky scored a victory in his fight against child sex abuse charges. a judge ruled that he can see most of his grandchildren. the judge also rejected a prosecution request to bring interest from outside the state college area. he was charged with sexually abusing 10 boys. he denies the charges. >> time to check traffic and weather every ten minutes. >> let's check in with lisa baden to see how things are. >> looks ok on 95 in virginia between fredericksburg and dale city. you need to add extra travel time between dale city and the beltway because of a broken-down car in springfield gone. 95 between washington and baltimore still moving pretty well. looked
park police raided the occupy dc camp at mcpherson square. testimony resumes today in the trial man accused of killing a maryland state trooper. wesley brown killed at a foresthill applebee's restaurant where he worked as a security guard part-time. prosecutors say that cyril williams shot down in revenge for throwing him out of the bar. williams' lawyer says there's no evidence. >> jerry sandusky scored a victory in his fight against child sex abuse charges. a judge ruled that he can see...
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police surrounded mcpherson square blocks away from the white house. they wore biohazards suits to check for bedding. national park regulations allow demonstrations but prohibit camping. pete joins us now. >> marilyn battled, leading most of the way. -- maryland battles, leaving most of the way. the place was rocking. >> it is a wet mix this evening. it is having a hard time sticking to the ground because it is so warm. it is 35 now, your insta-weather plus forecast with john collins. >> here is the beltway, interstate 95. the blue areas are awareness it is snowing. the mix is the pink. east, it is rain. to the north and west of the beltway, it is wet snow. the darker the blue-collar, the heavier the snow. -- the darker the blue-collar, the heavier the snow. west of hagerstown, it has ended. 45 was the high at the airport. we only have a little liquid and a trace of snow today. the record was over 7 inches. we will not beat that by any stretch. annapolis is 39. it is in the mid-40s to the south. it has not started precipitating yet. it is all in the 30
police surrounded mcpherson square blocks away from the white house. they wore biohazards suits to check for bedding. national park regulations allow demonstrations but prohibit camping. pete joins us now. >> marilyn battled, leading most of the way. -- maryland battles, leaving most of the way. the place was rocking. >> it is a wet mix this evening. it is having a hard time sticking to the ground because it is so warm. it is 35 now, your insta-weather plus forecast with john...
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desousa hit an officer in the face with a bottle during last saturday's raid on the occupy camp at mcpherson square. he apparently told police that he threw the bottle but was not aiming at any one. >> today the man accused of running a web site that posting threats against the creators of the television show south park will plead guilty in an alexandria court. if a as part of a deal with prosecutors just important will plead to three counts including conspiracy -- jesse morton will plead guilty. today the defense department will open 14,000 new jobs that will move women closer to combat. that includes jobs in intelligence, logistics, and communications. the change will not mean women will be on the front lines, but they will be able to take part in forward-deployed units. proponents call it a first step towards more equal opportunity for women in the military. >> of 3 d.c. area airports will soon take part in the transportation security administration prescheck program. it allows passengers that have submitted to fingerprints and security checks -- and background checks to move through quic
desousa hit an officer in the face with a bottle during last saturday's raid on the occupy camp at mcpherson square. he apparently told police that he threw the bottle but was not aiming at any one. >> today the man accused of running a web site that posting threats against the creators of the television show south park will plead guilty in an alexandria court. if a as part of a deal with prosecutors just important will plead to three counts including conspiracy -- jesse morton will plead...
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park police raided the camp site of mcpherson square. prosecutors say sarah williams joined -- gunned down the trooper in june 2010. the jury heard opening statements yesterday and another man is already pled guilty to being an accessory in connection. breaking news from the white house. the president is speaking out as republicans and democrats scramble to keep millions of americans taxes from going up. republican leaders are offering a deal. brianne carter is live with what the president had to say just a moment ago. >> president obama says this is a make it or break it moment for the middle class. the president says he sees progress on the issue but warns nothing is final if the tax extension is not passed. his speech comes one day after the house republican leaders offered to continue the payroll tax cuts without demanding spending cuts to pay for it. the two sides have gone back and forth on this issue for months. without action by congress by the end of the month, taxes will go up $40 purchase eight -- per check. he called on congr
park police raided the camp site of mcpherson square. prosecutors say sarah williams joined -- gunned down the trooper in june 2010. the jury heard opening statements yesterday and another man is already pled guilty to being an accessory in connection. breaking news from the white house. the president is speaking out as republicans and democrats scramble to keep millions of americans taxes from going up. republican leaders are offering a deal. brianne carter is live with what the president had...
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a pesar de que se les notificó que a partir del lunes al mediodía no podían acampar más en la plaza mcpherson manifestantes del movimiento ocupemos aún siguen allí, el servicio nacional de parques anunció que efectuaría la prohibición por lo que muchos esperaban que al cumplirse el plazo la policía lo desalojará. >> en las otras ciudades la policía está brutal, aquí no han hecho nada. >> reportera: las autoridades sin embargo se han aumentado su presencia cerca de las plazas para que se respete el mandatario acampar, según las leyes federales puede haber protestas en los parques por periodos de 24 horas pero no vivir allí y mucho menos dormir. >> no puedo tener carpas no podemos tener bolsas de dormir, o artículos personales sólo por obtener una maleta y poner consignas políticas sobre las tiendas. >> reportera: las carpas deben permanecer abiertas, de manera que la policía puede asegurarse que nadie está durmiendo dentro de ellas. según este manifestante que no quede ser identificado, las autoridades patrullan en las horas de la mañana, en busca de miembros que estén viol
a pesar de que se les notificó que a partir del lunes al mediodía no podían acampar más en la plaza mcpherson manifestantes del movimiento ocupemos aún siguen allí, el servicio nacional de parques anunció que efectuaría la prohibición por lo que muchos esperaban que al cumplirse el plazo la policía lo desalojará. >> en las otras ciudades la policía está brutal, aquí no han hecho nada. >> reportera: las autoridades sin embargo se han aumentado su presencia cerca de las...
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>>vicki: yesterday officers arrested 11 people after clearing out and encampment near mcpherson square. officials say protests can continue, but it camping cannot. a mother says her son found in a cocaine at a motel 6 when there were on vacation. he found a steward that police say had cocaine on it. he is expected to be ok. motel 6 gave the family a refund. >>vicki: tallies show that new gingrich is running a distant second. >> and 2008 romney won a nevada caucasus. momentum has allowed him to once again focus on the president. >> this week he has been tried to take a bal for 8 with 3 percent unemployment. not so fast. >> not so fast is also the message from the cowboy and the ball low tide. santorum says the is still in the fight. he said that romney's perceived strength is anything but. >>reporter: newt gingrich finished well behind romney in nevada ssc is not quitting. >> i believe the president is a direct threat to the future of this company. i think the reelection of the president is a disaster. >>reporter: ron paul says he is staying on the trail. he is the only candidate withou
>>vicki: yesterday officers arrested 11 people after clearing out and encampment near mcpherson square. officials say protests can continue, but it camping cannot. a mother says her son found in a cocaine at a motel 6 when there were on vacation. he found a steward that police say had cocaine on it. he is expected to be ok. motel 6 gave the family a refund. >>vicki: tallies show that new gingrich is running a distant second. >> and 2008 romney won a nevada caucasus. momentum...
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this comes after weeks after park police raided the camp in mcpherson square. >> time this morning is 4:36. the defense department may have to force soldiers out of the services. >> people express is making a comeback. linda bell has details. >> good morning. people express put cheap flights on the map. the carrier could make a comeback this summer. it will be headquartered in new work. at one point, it was the countries fifth largest airline before was bought out by continental. as part of an effort to save $487 billion, the recent budget sent to congress involves cutting thousands of soldiers from active and reserve duty. if so, it was the first time it would be done it since the aftermath of the cold war. the military will first try buying out contracts or offering bonuses for people to leave. avon is planning a major overhaul. i will have more on that and what turbo tax is doing to lure business away from h&r block. i'm linda bell reporting for abc 7 news. >> thank you. 4:37 is your time. 39 degrees. >> still to come on "good morning washington", police have released new evidence
this comes after weeks after park police raided the camp in mcpherson square. >> time this morning is 4:36. the defense department may have to force soldiers out of the services. >> people express is making a comeback. linda bell has details. >> good morning. people express put cheap flights on the map. the carrier could make a comeback this summer. it will be headquartered in new work. at one point, it was the countries fifth largest airline before was bought out by...
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una mujer y su nino pequeno fueron impactados hoy por un conductor en las inmediaciones de mcpherson square... tras golpear a las victimas, el vehiculo se estrello contra un edificio sobre la cuadra mil trescientos de la calle h en el noroeste... uno de los involucrados sufrio lesiones de gravedad indico un portavoz de los bomberos... una coalicion que busca la aprobacion de una iniciativa que legalize a los estudiantes que aspiran a carreras universitarias, reaccionan ante una propuesta de un republicano de la florida que buscaria la oportunidad de legalizar a quienes entren a las fuerzas militares.. fernando pizarro nos cuenta mas.. supers dc rep. david rivera (r-florida) matias ramos, coalicion united we dream rep. luis gutierrez (d- illinois) matias ramos, coalicion united we dream fernando pizarro, washington d.c. el congresista republicano david rivera propuso 1 tipo de dream act que legalizaria a indocumentados que sirvan en las fuerzas armadas, pero no a los estudiantes universitarios . rep. david rivera (r-florida) en este momento no existe el consenso sobre el elemento de e
una mujer y su nino pequeno fueron impactados hoy por un conductor en las inmediaciones de mcpherson square... tras golpear a las victimas, el vehiculo se estrello contra un edificio sobre la cuadra mil trescientos de la calle h en el noroeste... uno de los involucrados sufrio lesiones de gravedad indico un portavoz de los bomberos... una coalicion que busca la aprobacion de una iniciativa que legalize a los estudiantes que aspiran a carreras universitarias, reaccionan ante una propuesta de un...
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. >>> it's been four days since park police told occupy protesters to stop sleeping in mcpherson square. the encampment is still there and the blue tarp remains over the statue of general mcpherson. >>> marines are saying look a to james polk elhentsry school in -- elementary school. they lad the largest number of participants in last october's healthy kids fun run. >>> time now to answer the question of the morning. it was the average american uses three times more of this than people in other countries. is it a, toilet paper, b, cell phone minutes, or c, gasoline? >> what did i tell you? it's a, toilet paper. we won't say anymore. >> one of the reasons -- one more check of traffic and weather when we come back right here on 9news now. >>> one more thing before we go as we head into super bowl weekend, an interesting thing that could possibly connect d.c. to the super bowl city. peyton manning was cleared to resume his career yesterday. as you have heard, possibly coming to d.c. we also heard a rumor recently the arizona cardinals might be in the mix. >> they said it was a rehabilitati
. >>> it's been four days since park police told occupy protesters to stop sleeping in mcpherson square. the encampment is still there and the blue tarp remains over the statue of general mcpherson. >>> marines are saying look a to james polk elhentsry school in -- elementary school. they lad the largest number of participants in last october's healthy kids fun run. >>> time now to answer the question of the morning. it was the average american uses three times more...
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people during the inspections including the protester who threw a brick at a park police officer in mcpherson square. the officer is okay. he was treated and released for facial injuries. police inspected freedom plaza. that went smoother. >> basically giving us a warning about what we can and cannot do with our tents. >> police also removed the so-called tent of dreams at mcpherson square. they are enforcing the no camping rules at both sites. >>> republican presidential hopefuls are in two states today looking for a way to cut into thread of mitt romney after another convincing win for romney in nevada on saturday. voters will caucus in colorado and minnesota tomorrow. and results from maine's week long caucus will be announced on saturday. the candidate have some catching up to do if they want to stick with romney. he won nevada this weekend beating newt gingrich by 26 points. >>> fans in new york and new jersey are probably still celebrating as the new york giants once again super bowl champions. this bar in new jersey erupted as the clock hit zero. new york's fourth super bowl title, tyi
people during the inspections including the protester who threw a brick at a park police officer in mcpherson square. the officer is okay. he was treated and released for facial injuries. police inspected freedom plaza. that went smoother. >> basically giving us a warning about what we can and cannot do with our tents. >> police also removed the so-called tent of dreams at mcpherson square. they are enforcing the no camping rules at both sites. >>> republican presidential...
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it all started at mcpherson square, but tonight freedom plaza is getting a combover, too. fox 5 roz plater is here with developments. >> park police may not be done yet. first police issued warnings more than a week. this weekend they carried out the two-day sweep and tonight they're telling protestors they mean business. u.s. park police on patrol in freedom plaza making sure protestors follow the rules. >> the rules are no camping, but we are allowed to have tents as long as the door is open. we can be inside them. we just can't camp or sleep. >> reporter: the crackdown here came early sunday morning. officers sent out a one-hour warning they would be inspecting tents. protestors scrambled to clean the area and gather up their belongings. >> i'm just following instructions so i can be compliant to the park police' notice that they just gave me. >> reporter: police searched the area looking for bedding, cooking equipment eventually clearing most of the tents. >> they said this is going to be in compliance since the flap was open and there's nothing in it. die have quite a
it all started at mcpherson square, but tonight freedom plaza is getting a combover, too. fox 5 roz plater is here with developments. >> park police may not be done yet. first police issued warnings more than a week. this weekend they carried out the two-day sweep and tonight they're telling protestors they mean business. u.s. park police on patrol in freedom plaza making sure protestors follow the rules. >> the rules are no camping, but we are allowed to have tents as long as the...
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they removed the tent of dreams at mcpherson square and inspected freedom plaza. park police are enforcing no camping rules at both sites. >>> today jury selection begins in the trial of a former university of virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his girlfriend. george huguely was arrested in may of 2010 after his girlfriend yeardley love was found dead in her apartment. prosecutors argue huguely shook and slammed love's head into a wall killing her. defense says she may have died from a combination of prescription drugs and alcohol. huguely faces first degree murder and robbery charges. company face life in prison if convicted. trial is expected to last two weeks. >>> new from overnight a 6.8 magnitude earthquake has hit the philippines. right now rescuers are digging through the rubble to find the missing who may be buried in the land slides. the donald trump toll is at 13. many fear that number will increase. the quake destroyed buildings and created land slides that buried dozens of homes. >>> egypt has order 19 americans to stand trial including the so
they removed the tent of dreams at mcpherson square and inspected freedom plaza. park police are enforcing no camping rules at both sites. >>> today jury selection begins in the trial of a former university of virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his girlfriend. george huguely was arrested in may of 2010 after his girlfriend yeardley love was found dead in her apartment. prosecutors argue huguely shook and slammed love's head into a wall killing her. defense says she may have...
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know, our schedule here on american history tv, we expect them back with the third historian, james mcpherson, at about 12:40 eastern. we'll have that live. we'll also talk to james mcfer son later this afternoon and we'll continue to take your calls as well and to also take your posts on facebook and your tweets, as well. but up until the live event resumes, we're going to take you to a portion of wednesday's ground breaking of the smithsonian museum of african-american history and culture. it becomes the 19th or will continue the 19th smithsonian museum and expected to open in 2015. this is a portion of wednesday's event. ♪ [ applause ] >>> ladies and gentlemen, please welcome phylicia rashad. [ applause ] >> good morning. it is indeed an honor and a privilege to welcome all of you here today for this groundbreaking ceremony of the smithsonian's national museum of african-american history and culture. this, this is a milestone. this is a milestone movement, not only for the smithsonian, but for the united states. today, we take the first step nem creating an iconic building that will hous
know, our schedule here on american history tv, we expect them back with the third historian, james mcpherson, at about 12:40 eastern. we'll have that live. we'll also talk to james mcfer son later this afternoon and we'll continue to take your calls as well and to also take your posts on facebook and your tweets, as well. but up until the live event resumes, we're going to take you to a portion of wednesday's ground breaking of the smithsonian museum of african-american history and culture. it...
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this is their answer to the removal of the tent of dreams from the statue of general mcpherson. now it is in the middle of "k" street. so these folks are not giving up and they're not going away easy. did d.c. police are standing by. they are looking but they are not doing anything. i see about half a dozen workers in hazmat gear, white hazmat gear, setting up barriers on this portion of mcpherson square. it's the portion that faces "k" street, and they may be going through the tent at some point looking for health violations would be the only reason i would see them wearing hazmat clothing but right now at the intersection of "k" street, vermont, 14th has been splayed out in the middle of the street. now, of course, this street has been blocked off prior to the action here in mcpherson square so there is no traffic coming by on "k" street. >> our thanks to bruce there in d.c. >>> some of the other top stories. in syria anti-government activists say the military is randomly bombing residential neighborhoods in homs. homs has been the epicenter of the anti-government uprising in
this is their answer to the removal of the tent of dreams from the statue of general mcpherson. now it is in the middle of "k" street. so these folks are not giving up and they're not going away easy. did d.c. police are standing by. they are looking but they are not doing anything. i see about half a dozen workers in hazmat gear, white hazmat gear, setting up barriers on this portion of mcpherson square. it's the portion that faces "k" street, and they may be going through...
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even with the tents moved out it is clear there is a lot of work before the grounds on mcpherson square get back to normal. >> we needed our ice scrapers out there this morning. will we need them for the rest of the week? >> or anything more perhaps like a shovel? we haven't used one of those this season, veronica. >> no, we haven't even thrown that word around much either this winter. but as far as today goes it was another one of those easy, easy winter days for us. of course it started out pretty cold. temperatures were awfully low. a range between 19 and 29 degrees this morning and look at that. we're up to 51 with sunshine across the area. not a bad afternoon at all. let's go into some of the neighborhoods right now. fairfax county 51 degrees. annandale. chantilly and herndon also 51. 54 coming in at 54 degrees up north. you folks in montgomery county, aspen hill and laytonsville, 54 in camp springs and riverdale now at 50 degrees. we're under a clear sky. open it up, take a look down to the south and we've got some clouds advancing north and northeastward but i think a lot of thos
even with the tents moved out it is clear there is a lot of work before the grounds on mcpherson square get back to normal. >> we needed our ice scrapers out there this morning. will we need them for the rest of the week? >> or anything more perhaps like a shovel? we haven't used one of those this season, veronica. >> no, we haven't even thrown that word around much either this winter. but as far as today goes it was another one of those easy, easy winter days for us. of...
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inspection of freedom plaza on sunday was much less volatile than saturday morning's sweep through mcpherson square. there officers shoved unruly protesters away from the encampment and they made 11 arrests. >>> some churches are now offering protesters a place to sleep. >>> for the second time in four seasons, the new york giants are the super bowl champions. new york trailed by 4 in the 4th quarter but quarterback eli manning led the giants on an 88- yard touchdown drive and then the new york patriots had 57 seconds for a drive of their own. on the last play of the game, patriots quarterback tom brady throws up a hail mary. but it failed. so new york wins 21-17. >>> for 24 years our partners at "u.s.a. today" have gathered people in a room in order to rate the super bowl commercials. here's a little bit of their favorite. ♪ >> number one choice was the dog in the doritos commercial where the dog pays off a man with doritos to keep quiet about the cat that he's done away with. several other commercials featuring dogs also rated near the top. >>> you know, losing your home, it's a tremendo
inspection of freedom plaza on sunday was much less volatile than saturday morning's sweep through mcpherson square. there officers shoved unruly protesters away from the encampment and they made 11 arrests. >>> some churches are now offering protesters a place to sleep. >>> for the second time in four seasons, the new york giants are the super bowl champions. new york trailed by 4 in the 4th quarter but quarterback eli manning led the giants on an 88- yard touchdown drive and...